Associate Senior Counsel- US Commercial Medical Network- Hybrid

8-10 yrs required

Full-time

No

Associate Senior Counsel - US Commercial Medical Network - Hybrid Position

Salary information: Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
Job title: Associate Senior Counsel
Experience: At least 8-10 years of experience in corporate legal department or law firm, with a background in medical provider contracting and health care managed care/insurance industry.

Department: Legal
Location: Hybrid - 50% in office, 50% remote work

Job Requisition ID: 24002511
Posting Date: Posted 9 Days Ago

Cigna is seeking an experienced Associate Senior Counsel to provide strategic legal advice and counsel for a region of the US Commercial Medical Network contracting team. This position will work closely with Network Regional Directors and other National Contracting leaders to support the US Medical Network business strategy.

Responsibilities:

- Lead counsel to regional . Medical Network contracting teams, supporting Regional Vice President, Regional Directors, and Provider Contracting Directors across multiple states to ensure strategic business goals are met.
- Provide day-to-day legal support for network management, including strategy and advice on contracting approaches and considerations, compliance with Cigna policies, problem solving, and identifying solutions.
- Draft, review, and negotiate complex provider agreements with an understanding of business implications and potential regulatory or third-party contractual considerations.
- Manage provider disputes and pre-litigation matters, providing counsel to business clients and assisting with review, evaluation, and response to provider objections and notices of dispute.
- Collaborate with key legal, compliance, and business partners to address claims or contract issues, regulatory concerns, and assist with responses to regulators, clients, or customers.
- Provide support for various company initiatives, such as value-based contracting, strategic alliances, cost-saving strategies and policies, and electronic medical record access agreements.
- Effectively collaborate with internal partners to provide interpretive and practical advice on legal and business decisions.

Qualifications:

- Law degree and at least 8-10 years of experience in corporate legal department or law firm.
- Strong analytical and contract writing skills, with the ability to work independently.
- Demonstrated good judgment and willingness to take on difficult projects.
- Ability to engage and collaborate with a variety of business stakeholders.
- Knowledge of health care managed care/insurance industry and medical provider contracting.
- JD and Bar membership.

Join The Cigna Group in driving growth and improving lives. We are committed to improving the health and vitality of our clients, customers, and patients. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

*This is a Hybrid role with 50% of the time in office. If you will be working from home, please ensure that your internet connection meets the minimum requirements.

About The Cigna Group

The Cigna Group is dedicated to improving the health and vitality of those we serve through our divisions Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services. Join us and make a meaningful impact on people's lives.

Cigna has a tobacco-free policy and reserves the right not to hire tobacco/nicotine users in states where it is legally permissible. Candidates in such states who use tobacco/nicotine will not be considered for employment unless they enter a qualifying smoking cessation program prior to the start of their employment. These states include: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Washington State.

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Legal advice and counsel, Contract negotiation, Compliance, Risk assessment, Problem solving, Analytical skills, Time management, Collaboration, Communication

Law degree

Interested candidates can apply online through the company's website.

Qualification and Experience Law degree, 8-10 years of experience in corporate legal department or law firm

Legal